Subscriber of the Gods Chapter 200 - New Teacher Training Center (3)

At the Sword Saint’s words, the teachers began to murmur.

The Sword Saint was going to personally teach not only the weapon he used in his prime but also his mana training method.

“To think we’ll be given a weapon used by the Sword Saint!”

“And he’s going to personally teach his mana training method…?”

“If it’s the Sword Saint’s mana training method, then it must be that one.”

Everyone’s eyes sparkled at the reward of the Sword Saint’s weapon and the mana training method he had honed throughout his life.

These two things were rewards whose value was difficult to estimate in money. Especially, the Sword Saint’s mana training method was a very famous one.

Noble families often had their own mana training methods passed down from ancestors, making it difficult to learn other methods.

However, the Sword Saint’s method was centered on harmony.

It was thanks to this unique method that he could safely accumulate mana without conflicts while using various mana training methods.

“As expected of the Skyers Mana Training Method. It’s my best training method that you can learn regardless of what mana training method you’ve trained with. It’s a family secret technique, but I’m willing to give it out for the sake of nurturing juniors.”

The Sword Saint had mastered numerous techniques and had been passing them down to his bloodline by creating books of these acquired techniques.

Moreover, he had been passing down these techniques to those who worked for the family as well.

For the Sword Saint, techniques were not something to be tightly wrapped and hidden, but something to be shared with many.

Of course, to prevent its value from diminishing by sharing with just anyone, he intended to pass it down only to those he himself chose.

“If you want, I can give other things as rewards. Anything that our family or I can personally provide, I’ll give as a reward.”

‘As expected, he’s generous.’

The weapon used in his prime, and the Skyers Mana Training Method.

While everyone was focused on the Sword Saint’s secret technique, Ethan wasn’t very interested in it. He already had the Frost Sword and Heavenly Thunder Sword for weapons, and he didn’t have much need for a mana training method either.

What Ethan was interested in was the Sword Saint’s promise to give anything.

‘Once he’s said it, he’ll keep it no matter what it is. That’s the Sword Saint’s belief.’

Hadn’t Ethan even received the right to invite external lecturers from the Sword Saint?

No matter how unreasonable the request, once he’s said something, the Sword Saint always keeps his word.

‘In that case.’

Ethan happened to have something to ask of the Sword Saint. If the previous request was made as a teacher, this time it was a request as a member of the Whiskers territory.

‘It’s about time to clash with the Twelve Stars Families.’

He needed strong backing.

If the Sword Saint granted Ethan’s request, the Whiskers territory would gain an incredibly strong fence.

‘Expand through the Prochet territory. Meanwhile, the Sword Saint becomes the backing that blocks external interference.’

There was no more certain backing for survival than the Sword Saint.

‘A reason to absolutely come in first has appeared.’

***

“Today, we’ll start with the basic lecture.”

Bernie attached a parchment with the curriculum for this training session to a large board.

It had detailed explanations from the first class to the last class.

There were three classes in total.

“Wow…”

“To think Lord Eucalis is giving the first lecture. I’ve only heard their name. I’ve always wanted to attend their lecture if I ever got the chance.”

From the very first lecture, it was a class by a famous teacher.

Eucalis was a graduate of Freya Academy who was working as a teacher for a duke family, and was evaluated as an excellent teacher likely to become a master in the near future.

“Just how far does the Sword Saint’s network extend?”

“This is too much…”

Although no one said it out loud, it was an extremely generous arrangement. With such an incredible teacher’s class starting from the first lesson, all the teachers attending the training session were greatly satisfied.

The opportunity to attend classes by such amazing teachers was difficult to expect even once in a lifetime.

Just meeting Regia alone would be difficult unless one directly entered the imperial palace.

“As expected of the Sword Saint.”

“Thanks to him, we get to meet Lord Regia and attend these amazing classes.”

“It’s all grandfather’s doing. There’s no need to thank me.”

Ciron wore a proud expression.

Meanwhile, some people were approaching Ethan and his group.

“Are you Teacher Ethan? We came to apologize for the trouble our fellow teacher caused you.”

They were new teachers from Goode Academy. Dubravka, standing awkwardly beside them, also bowed his head.

“It’s something that can happen between new teachers. I’ve already forgotten about it.”

As Ethan spoke as if he had really forgotten everything, the tense expressions of the Goode Academy teachers relaxed.

“Then, we look forward to working with you during the training session.”

Even though he should still be angry. Seeing him forgive so easily, the Goode Academy teachers glanced at Dubravka.

Dubravka shot them a sullen look as if to say ‘See?’.

As the teachers from the two academies exchanged greetings, Kai Felix, standing at a distance, was also watching Ethan with a complex expression.

But Kai Felix quickly turned his gaze away from Ethan. His expression as he looked ahead was as composed as usual.

***

“You all look quite happy. Most new teachers tend to decide their future after the first semester. Noble students are so picky, you see. The higher the noble family, the more demanding they are. Since they have experiences from their own territories, they don’t even consider mediocre teachers. But do you know what’s interesting? Some of you are from high noble families!”

The first lecture began.

Eucalis, who was in charge of the lecture, was a middle-aged man with ash-gray hair.

When he was making a name for himself at the academy, he was famous by the nickname ‘all-round teacher’.

The reason was simple.

He took charge of various classes regardless of the subject.

“If you had suffered under such picky students, you wouldn’t have such expressions. Yes, you’re all well-prepared. Nice to meet you, I’m Eucalis. I assume everyone knows me?”

“Yes!”

“Hello, sir!”

The new teachers from the four academies answered loudly. They were focused on every single word Eucalis said.

The opportunity to attend his lecture was rare.

Everyone was determined not to miss a single word of Eucalis.

“As I’m in charge of the basics for this lecture, I plan to teach you very basic things.”

Eucalis said.

“What kind of existence should a teacher be?”

Eucalis drew the sword at his waist and swung it swiftly. Even though it was a simple swing, the level was so deep that its speed could be clearly felt.

“Each of you gathered here has majors you specialize in. The teacher over there specializes in swords, and the one next to him in magic.”

Swordsmanship and magic.

Most academies recruited teachers focusing on these two major fields, and most teachers had primarily studied one subject.

“But that’s not enough. You can’t be called a teacher if you only dig deep into one thing. A teacher should know about everything. At least that’s what I think. Just because you’re in the Swordsmanship Department, you only focus on swordsmanship? Or just because you’re in the Magic Department, you only focus on magic? That won’t do.”

As soon as Eucalis finished speaking, he began to lay out the weapons he had brought one by one.

Sword, spear, saber, axe, mace, staff…

There were also various types of bows.

Longbow, shortbow, crossbow, and various other bows were present.

Not only that, but whips and even iron chains were prepared.

“The topic of my class today is how to handle numerous weapons.”

At those words, the expressions of all the new teachers hardened. They had expected a special class, but not this kind of class.

It’s safe to say that among the new teachers, not a single one could handle all the weapons there.

But could they learn to handle all these weapons in a short time and apply them to education?

Of course not.

“What if a student asks how to use this weapon? Or asks about this magic? What will you do then? Will you say you don’t know and tell them to find another teacher?”

Eucalis smirked.

“Is that what a teacher is?”

Those words struck the hearts of the teachers.

“B-but Teacher Eucalis! We can’t all be geniuses who can perfectly do everything!”

“Do you think only geniuses can handle all these weapons? And I never said you need to perfectly handle all these weapons. The same goes for magic. You don’t need to become a genius who can use all magic. What I want from you is to understand these enough to utilize them in education.”

Eucalis’s words didn’t mean they should become genius teachers who could handle all these weapons.

“Become a teacher who can respond to any question from a student and provide an answer.”

Eucalis’s standard for a teacher was extremely high. Moreover, if everyone here dreamed of becoming a master, they needed to set that standard even higher.

Eucalis glanced at the teachers. He also guessed that this class would be quite difficult.

Probably the only one who could handle all these weapons here was himself.

Still, it was important to try first.

“This class is to broaden the possibilities of students. Today, I’ll make you able to handle at least half of these weapons. But before that.”

Eucalis pointed at Ethan and Kai.

“Teacher Ethan Whiskers and Teacher Kai Felix, I’ve been hearing a lot about you two lately. I heard you’re quite expected in your respective academies. Would you come forward?”

At that moment, the teachers from Freya Academy and Ivecar Academy simultaneously frowned.

No matter how great the two were, there was no way they could handle all the weapons.

It was a very awkward situation, but the two immediately came forward.

“How many can you handle?”

At those words, Kai Felix first grabbed a spear.

“I can handle about half of them.”

“Oh ho.”

The other teachers also looked at Kai Felix with expectant eyes.

Kai Felix swung the spear as it was.

Swoosh-.

Kai Felix’s restrained spear technique unfolded. Basic spear techniques such as thrusting, slashing, and striking from top to bottom were displayed, and their level was visibly high.

Even though it was basic spear technique, it was clear how well he handled the spear. While the new teachers were admiring it, Eucalis slightly raised his eyebrows in a way no one noticed.

Kai Felix then grabbed a saber.

Sling-.

He swung the saber in a completely different way from the spear technique, utilizing its unique heaviness.

“Oh…”

“It’s completely different from how he handles a sword.”

As the new teachers here could also handle one or two weapons besides their main weapon, they were even more impressed by Kai Felix’s demonstration of handling various weapons in succession.

“Can you handle this too?”

Eucalis held out a bow.

“Yes.”

As soon as Kai Felix answered, Eucalis raised his mana and threw a target. Kai Felix quickly drew the bowstring and shot an arrow.

Thwack-!

“Hmm!”

The arrow struck exactly in the center of the target.

“That’s amazing…”

“As expected of Freya Academy’s top new teacher.”

As Kai Felix himself had said, he handled various weapons quite well.

However, Eucalis seemed not entirely satisfied with Kai Felix’s skills.

“Teacher Kai.”

“Yes, Teacher Eucalis.”

“…No.”

It was an obvious statement, but there was no way Eucalis couldn’t grasp what Ethan had grasped.

However, Eucalis didn’t intend to look into Kai’s circumstances in detail like Ethan did.

He’s busy enough teaching those who have the will to learn. If there’s no will, there’s no need to deliberately encourage that will.

With a rather disappointed expression, Eucalis glanced at Kai and then looked at Ethan.

“Well then, Teacher Ethan. How many of these weapons can you handle?”

At Eucalis’s words, Ethan spread his arms.

“All of them.”

“…Huh?”

Eucalis blinked. Similarly, the other new teachers wore confused expressions, doubting if they had heard correctly.

“I can handle all the weapons here.”

Ethan first grabbed the whip.

-Weapon Master trait is activated.

-You become a master of whips.